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LoC No.: 10022297
Title: Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-ways in the Hidden Life of American Detectives
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-Ways in the Hidden Life of American Detectives" by Officer George S. McWatters is a narrative account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the inner workings of law enforcement in America, focusing on the experiences of detectives as they navigate a world filled with crime and deception. McWatters delves into various social issues and the human condition, providing readers a glimpse into the complexities of justice and morality. The opening of the narrative introduces the author, who shares the impetus for writing these tales—primarily his extensive experiences as a member of the Metropolitan Police in New York City. He emphasizes that the stories he presents are based not only on his own encounters but also on tales shared with him by trusted friends. By highlighting his dedication to humanitarian causes and his role in law enforcement, the beginning sets the stage for a collection of intriguing and thought-provoking stories that promise to illuminate the darker facets of society and the inherent nature of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McWatters, George S.
EBook No.: 46306
Published: Jul 17, 2014
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Detectives
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10022297
Title: Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-ways in the Hidden Life of American Detectives
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Hamilton, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-Ways in the Hidden Life of American Detectives" by Officer George S. McWatters is a narrative account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the inner workings of law enforcement in America, focusing on the experiences of detectives as they navigate a world filled with crime and deception. McWatters delves into various social issues and the human condition, providing readers a glimpse into the complexities of justice and morality. The opening of the narrative introduces the author, who shares the impetus for writing these tales—primarily his extensive experiences as a member of the Metropolitan Police in New York City. He emphasizes that the stories he presents are based not only on his own encounters but also on tales shared with him by trusted friends. By highlighting his dedication to humanitarian causes and his role in law enforcement, the beginning sets the stage for a collection of intriguing and thought-provoking stories that promise to illuminate the darker facets of society and the inherent nature of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McWatters, George S.
EBook No.: 46306
Published: Jul 17, 2014
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Detectives
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.